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M and Co

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chough · 21/08/2016 19:36

There isn't an M and Co near me, but I'm going on holiday soon, to a town which has a branch.
I've walked past it before, but never been in for a look around.
Anyone bought anything nice there recently, or is it a bit of a dated shop?

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janethegirl2 · 21/08/2016 19:39

Depends on your age, my DM loves it but she's over 75.

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chough · 21/08/2016 19:47

Might just walk on by ,jane!

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apatheticfallacy · 21/08/2016 19:53

I used to live around the corner from one in a small town with no other clothes shops. I can't count the number of times I walked in hoping to find something and decided to drive 30 mins to the next town instead.

In 2 years the only thing I ever bought were some PJs for DH. They had reindeer on. I'm fairly sure it was he only nice thing they stocked in those two years

janethegirl2 · 21/08/2016 20:15

Tbf chough the tshirts are ok but I don't rate the rest. If you're near one, have a look and make your own mind up. They do sometimes have okish things in.

elephantoverthehill · 21/08/2016 20:26

I bought a nice teeshirt, one with arms that come down to my elbow so they conceal the bingo wings, but they only had it one colour. I have also bought some tops for work. DD like the tweenagers fashion stuff. However in my local town it's either M&Co, Peacocks or New Look. So pretty dire really.

ChippyDucks · 21/08/2016 20:28

I bought some nice cotton polo necks last winter from there, some of their basic stuff is good. Don't really rate their fashion items though

ohidoliketobe · 21/08/2016 20:31

Kids clothes are good. I bought some smart work tops from there once but they were a bit polyester-y and made me all sweaty and static. . .

redheadbarmaid · 21/08/2016 20:32

Agree not high fashion but nice enough. Love their kids/baby clothes though, always been great quality and their sales are brill

MargotLovedTom · 21/08/2016 20:32

Did M&Co used to be McKays? It's about the same as Bon Marche then?

CallarMorvern · 21/08/2016 20:37

MacKays, yes. I think it's pricey for not great polyester stuff . I prefer Peacocks for that kind of thing, far less money, no worse quality.

LifeIsGoodish · 21/08/2016 20:37

I would put them a bit upmarket from Peacocks, New Look and Bon Marche. Unspectacular.

Also very variable. Some seasons dire, some perfectly nice.

I find them a bit too polyestery, and often skimpy on upper arms.

thiswayplease · 21/08/2016 20:52

The kids stuff is good and I did get an amazing Christmas party dress online a few years ago which I bring out every year and get plenty of comments on. It's timeless and classic though.

They do some other branded clothing that can be hit or miss. I did get a winter coat from one of the labels they stocked. Only lasted 2 years.

MrsMushrooms · 21/08/2016 20:57

I love it! I don't think it's dated, I buy loads from there in the sale (or not in the sale occasionally... If I'm feeling jammy!) and I'm 25 so not exactly an OAP.

Fairylea · 21/08/2016 20:59

It's the only clothes shop in our fairly rural village. The nearest other shops are 26 miles away...! I sometimes buy the t shirts if I desperately need one but to be honest for a similar quality and price I'd rather order online from next and have something a little bit trendier. Or even new look if I'm feeling really trendy. (I am late 30s, I know I sound about 70). Grin

spankhurst · 21/08/2016 22:18

I got a v nice tribal print maxi a couple of years ago. I think if you look through all the stuff there are often good bits.

daftbesom · 21/08/2016 23:07

Definitely worth a look. I have basic black trousers from there, also jeggings and accessories.

Still think wistfully of a lovely bodycon "shutter" dress they had a few years ago that I have regretted not buying ever since.

swampytiggaa · 21/08/2016 23:10

I have the choice of m&co and new look locally. I buy from new look. I am 47 Blush

TondelayaDellaVentamiglia · 21/08/2016 23:14

def worth a look, but without any expectations! They do have the odd good piece

I have a couple of dresses that always get remarked upon, but most of it is very blah.

I'd say the children's range is good though, BUT my baby is now 18 so I could well be out of touch by now!

SeasonalVag · 22/08/2016 07:36

Kids stuff is brilliant, I wascoverjoyed when I found two near me in my new town!

I've bought a couple of nice bits from there

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chough · 22/08/2016 11:58

Thanks for replies.
I will go in and have a look round.

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nonnyno · 22/08/2016 11:59

This is the only place that I have ever found jeans that fit me. The other stuff is pretty dreary and on the pricy side.

leccybill · 22/08/2016 12:17

Women's clothes absolutely awful but I really rate the kids clothes.
Bought absolutely loads for 6yo DD in there, good quality denim pinafores, holiday dresses, basics, cute tshirts. The sales are great.

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